Zambian Talent Goes Continental



Regional broadcasters and creatives forge partnerships to expand Africa-wide opportunities for the creative industry

By Francis Maingaila ♥️
Lusaka, Zambia24 – Collaboration between Zambian creatives and regional broadcasters is being seen as key to expanding opportunities for local talent and strengthening the country’s creative industry through wider African exposure.

Recent partnerships between local creatives and regional broadcasters such as are creating new platforms for Zambian content to reach audiences beyond national borders.

National Association of Media Arts (NAMA) President Morgan Mbulo said such collaborations are helping Zambian actors, producers, and filmmakers gain visibility across Africa.

He said the future of the industry depends on stronger partnerships that allow local productions to be distributed and monetised regionally.

Mbulo also commended local creatives, including actor Monde Mutale, popularly known as Mr. Nguzu, for contributing to the growth of the industry.

AZAM TV Director Simon Botha said the broadcaster is committed to promoting African entertainment through a wide range of sports, movies, and lifestyle content.

He said the company is also working with local producers on projects such as Kete, which he described as a milestone in showcasing Zambian talent.

Botha said such collaborations reflect growing confidence in Zambia’s creative industry and are opening doors for more partnerships.

National Arts Council Vice Chairperson Tivo Shikapwasha said AZAM Media Zambia is helping build a creative ecosystem that supports jobs, skills development, and international exposure.

He said partnerships in the sector are essential for making the creative industry economically viable.

Actor Monde Mutale expressed optimism about increased cooperation between broadcasters and creatives, saying it is key to the industry’s growth.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Bishops Decry DEC Summons

Image
ZCCB Warns Against Using State Institutions to Silence Church Leaders By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24  --- (3-01-2026) - The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has condemned in the strongest terms the Drug Enforcement Commission’s (DEC) summons of Lusaka Archbishop Alick Banda, describing it as a brazen attempt to intimidate the Church and silence its voice on governance. ZCCB President Archbishop Ignatius Chama said in a statement that the Bishops stand in unwavering solidarity with Archbishop Banda, who is scheduled to appear before the Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit of the DEC on 5 January 2026.  The summons, delivered on 31 December 2025, comes amid a wave of public attacks and derogatory remarks against the Archbishop. The Bishops labelled the DEC action as unmistakably state-sponsored harassment, designed to punish Archbishop Banda for speaking truth to power and holding the government accountable.  Bishop Chama warned that weaponizing state institut...
Read more

Opposition Meets ECZ Over Voter Concerns

Image
Lungu says the Dialogue focused on transparency and voter registration ahead of 2026 polls. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 -- (October 25, 2025) -- Leaders from the United Opposition Front (UOF) have met with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to discuss concerns surrounding voter registration and other electoral matters ahead of the 2026 general election. The meeting, held at the ECZ Headquarters in Lusaka, brought together opposition parties including The Zambia We Want, the Socialist Party, and the United Liberal Party among others. It was chaired by the ECZ Chairperson and attended by senior officials from the Commission. Speaking shortly after the meeting, Muhabi Lungu, Secretary General of The Zambia We Want, said the engagement was constructive and aimed at promoting transparency and mutual trust between the Commission and political parties.  “We met with the ECZ to share our concerns, particularly on voter registration, and to discuss how we can ensure the process ...
Read more

Consortium Challenges Health Bill

Image
Health groups reject reforms, warn against increased private sector influence in regulation, call for revisions to protect integrity of health regulation and demand meaningful consultation and representation By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia — (13/04/2026) A consortium of seven health professional associations representing over 86 percent of Zambia’s regulated health workforce has challenged the proposed Health Professions (Amendment) Bill No. 23 of 2026, rejecting the reforms and warning that they risk increasing private sector influence, undermining regulatory integrity and excluding practitioners from meaningful participation. Speaking during a joint media briefing, Clinical Officers’ Association of Zambia (COAZ) Secretary General Dr. Musonda Kamfwa said the consortium opposes the bill in its current form because it seeks to alter the governance structure of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) by reducing the role of health professionals while expanding non-practit...
Read more